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Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
❑
Oil leakage.
➨
Oil spilled?
✔
Absorb the oil and dis-
pose of according to reg-
ulations.
➨
Other cause?
✔
Contact local distributor.
❑
High oil consump-
tion.
➨
High inlet pressure?
✔
Normal. Top off oil when-
ever necessary. Install oil
mist filter at outlet.
➨
Operation with gas bal-
last?
✔
Top off oil whenever nec-
essary. Install oil mist filter
at outlet.
➨
Oil level too high?
✔
Lower oil level to mark
”max.”.
❑
Fast aging of the
oil.
➨
Pumping aggressive
gases?
✔
Use suitable oil.
➨
Condensation in the
pump?
✔
Use separator or cold
trap.
➨
Oil mist filter defective?
✔
Replace filter. Check
safety pop valve.
➨
Diaphragm pump does
not reach its pumping
speed?
✔
Perform maintenance of
diaphragm pump.
❑
Pump seized.
➨
Ambient temperature
too high ( > 104 °F
(40°C))?
✔
Provide sufficient ventila
-
tion.
➨
None of the above
mentioned causes?
✔
Contact local distributor.